Cherry Availability Schedule

** SEASON 2008-09 is ALMOST OVER .....**

The table below outlines the likely order of harvest for the varieties we have at Stella Creek. Moss Early should be picked on the 1st day of harvest, Vista the 6th day of harvest and Vega on the 11th day of harvest. So if we start on 29 November, then Vega should be picked about the 10th December (that is about 11 days later). If you are looking for a particular variety of cherry, give us a call (8389 8572) and we will let you know the expected date of harvest of that fruit.

We will also have the varieties that we are currently picking available for sale at the Adelaide Showground Farmers Market every Sunday (9am to 1pm) when we have sufficient fruit!. Their website gives you an indication of what the market offers to visitors. Come and see us early because our best cherries sell out very quickly!

Harvest Timetable (in Days)

Moss Early *Finished*

1

Early season, medium dark red cherry. Medium in both sweetness and size.

Vista *Finished*

6

Vista is the first of the larger sized cherries. It ripens mid season and has mahogany skin and light coloured flesh. It is moderate in taste and is medium to large, roundish shaped. It is a firm cherry with good storage potential.

Vega *Finished*

11

Early season, white fleshed cherry, with red/gold skin tone. Medium to large in size and medium sweetness. Vega has a cult following due to its unique taste!

Ron’s Seedling *Finished*

13

Dark (almost black) in colour, but pleasantly surprising cherry which rewards the adventurous cherry lover. This is a very popular cherry.

Summit *Finished*

15

Mid season, light in colour with strong, sweet taste. It is among the largest of the cherry varieties. This is a beautifully shaped cherry (heart shape) and is a delight to eat. Because of its size and other qualities, Summit commands a premium price at market.

Van *Finished*

19

Some say Van is the best tasting cherry of them all! It is a stocky, short stemmed, shiny red commercial cherry produced in volume. It has moderate sugar levels tending towards a spicy flavour. Much sought after cherry.

Bing *Finished*

21

Large, fine quality deep red fruit with a sweet, vibrant flavour. Large, firm fruit with excellent storage potential. For these reasons, Bing is the leading commercial variety in the USA.

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Sam *Finished*

22

Late season, large, almost black cherry. Dark red skin with red flesh and an attractive heart shape. Sweet and firm—the perfect cherry for Christmas!

Stella *Finished*

22

Red heart-shaped mid-season cherry that is well-flavoured and sweet. Mid red skin with lighter flesh and large in size. This is our flagship cherry. Enjoy!

Lambert *Finished*

26

Attractive dark red, heart-shaped cherry with red flesh. Firm medium sized long stem cherry that is very sweet.

Vic *Finished*

32

Mid to late season, firm medium size heart-shaped cherry. Dark red skin with red flesh. Well flavoured although not too sweet.

Black Douglas *Still to come*

42

Late season dark mahogany long stemmed cherry. Taut skin with dark red flesh and juice. Medium to large sized, firm cherry.

Dame Roma *Finished*

42 Large, firm, mahogany coloured, late season fruit......absolutely beautiful

This information regarding each variety has been sourced from www.cherryfresh.com,the website of a wholesale cherry market in WA, and has been adapted to reflect the unique qualities of the Stella Creek orchard.